This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Chess Club Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Rice Hall at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens, Adults The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult chess club. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 16 2025 Thu Adult Chess Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Rice Hall Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult chess club.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sew Fun! Drop-In Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Drop-in for our weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help you get started! View Details This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 16 2025 Thu Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop-in for our weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help you get started!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am East Springfield Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Knot Just Knitters: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 17 2025 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am - 11:30am East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters Friday, October 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Knot Just Knitters: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 17 2025 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Sew Friday, October 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 17 2025 Fri Open Sew 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Queer Book Club Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm Off Site Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults Discover Queer Book Club! A monthly club for reading queer books of various genres. Read one of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon's cafe for coffee or lunch to discuss. Adults 18+. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 18 2025 Sat Queer Book Club 12:30pm - 1:30pm Off Site Registration Open Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Event Details: Discover Queer Book Club! A monthly club for reading queer books of various genres. Read one of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon's cafe for coffee or lunch to discuss. Adults 18+. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Code Builders 2.0 Monday, October 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages. View Details This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 20 2025 Mon Code Builders 2.0 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Technology Event Details: Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Ask a Law Librarian Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events Age Group: Adults Ask a Law Librarian: Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions. The Springfield City Library is delighted to partner with the Hampden County Law Library to offer the public the opportunity to talk with a Law Librarian from the Hampden County Courts. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 21 2025 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events Event Details: Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions. The Springfield City Library is delighted to partner with the Hampden County Law Library to offer the public the opportunity to talk with a Law Librarian from the Hampden County Courts.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Café Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Knot Just Knitters: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 21 2025 Tue Knot Just Knitters 1:30pm - 3:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Café Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Studio Tuesdays Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers. View Details This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 21 2025 Tue Open Studio Tuesdays 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Event Details: Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Knot Just Knitters: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 22 2025 Wed Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are always welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In: From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme. View Details This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 22 2025 Wed Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Event Details: From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mobile Farmers Market Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages The Mobile Farmers Market is back. The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. View Details This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 22 2025 Wed Mobile Farmers Market 3:00pm - 3:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking Event Details: The Mobile Farmers Market is back. The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods.
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Any Book Club Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults Any Book Club: Join our Any Book Club and share your recent reads. The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Members of the Any Book Club review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's great and - sometimes - what's not. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 23 2025 Thu The Any Book Club 10:00am - 12:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join our Any Book Club and share your recent reads. The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Members of the Any Book Club review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's great and - sometimes - what's not.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Chess Club Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Rice Hall at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Teens, Adults The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult chess club. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 23 2025 Thu Adult Chess Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Rice Hall Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult chess club.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sew Fun! Drop-In Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Drop-in for our weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help you get started! View Details This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 23 2025 Thu Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop-in for our weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help you get started!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters Friday, October 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am East Springfield Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Knot Just Knitters: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 24 2025 Fri Knot Just Knitters 10:00am - 11:30am East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters Friday, October 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Knot Just Knitters: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 24 2025 Fri Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Sew Friday, October 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 24 2025 Fri Open Sew 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Code Builders 2.0 Monday, October 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages. View Details This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 27 2025 Mon Code Builders 2.0 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Technology Event Details: Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Western Mass Writers Meetup Monday, October 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Teens, Adults Join the Western Mass Writers Guild for our monthly meeting at the Springfield Library. Writers of all skill levels are welcome to attend. Meetings include writing “sprints,” idea collaboration and general camaraderie. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 27 2025 Mon Western Mass Writers Meetup 6:00pm - 7:45pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Join the Western Mass Writers Guild for our monthly meeting at the Springfield Library. Writers of all skill levels are welcome to attend. Meetings include writing “sprints,” idea collaboration and general camaraderie.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Ask a Law Librarian Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events Age Group: Adults Ask a Law Librarian: Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions. The Springfield City Library is delighted to partner with the Hampden County Law Library to offer the public the opportunity to talk with a Law Librarian from the Hampden County Courts. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 28 2025 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events Event Details: Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions. The Springfield City Library is delighted to partner with the Hampden County Law Library to offer the public the opportunity to talk with a Law Librarian from the Hampden County Courts.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Café Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Knot Just Knitters: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 28 2025 Tue Knot Just Knitters 1:30pm - 3:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Café Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Open Studio Tuesdays Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers. View Details This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Oct 28 2025 Tue Open Studio Tuesdays 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Event Details: Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers.
